Prayers for World Peace is a practice introduced by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche.
Open to everybody and designed to give you an opportunity to join in prayers, learn about particular aspects of Buddhist thought and how to apply meditation and special ways of thinking to solve the problems of modern daily life.
Sunday mornings with Gen Kelsang Yangdak
10:30am to 11.45am
Nov 1, 15, 22 & 29
“If we train in meditation, our mind will gradually become more and more peaceful, and we will experience a purer and purer form of happiness. Eventually we will be able to stay happy all the time, even in the most difficult circumstances.”
– Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche
Can we really be happy all the time — even when life gets tough?
True happiness doesn’t depend on perfect external conditions; it comes from a peaceful mind. When our mind is calm and peaceful, we experience genuine happiness and contentment regardless of what is happening around us. But when our mind is troubled in any way, we can never be happy, regardless of how good our conditions may be. We can understand this through our own experience.
Meditation is a practical, time-tested method for quieting the noise of daily life, releasing stress and tension, and cultivating deeper and longer-lasting inner peace. During this 4-class series, Buddhist nun and Resident Teacher Gen Kelsang Yangdak will guide us through the foundational skills for successful meditation — developing greater mental clarity and concentration, overcoming the persistent obstacle of distraction, and building a sustainable meditation practice that you can carry into everyday life.
No prior experience or particular religious beliefs are necessary to attend this series – everyone is welcome!
What is Meditation?
Meditation is a mind that concentrates single-pointedly on a virtuous object, and is a mental action that is the main cause of mental peace. The purpose of meditation is to make our mind calm and peaceful so that we can find relief from mental discomfort, worries or anxiety. Through a qualified meditation practice, we become deeply familiar with states of mind that are conducive to happiness.
Admission is free.
For bookings and enquiries please contact Guek Keng on 016 720 2330.
About the Teacher
Gen Kelsang Yangdak is the Resident Teacher of Compassion Kadampa Buddhist Centre. She has been studying and practising Kadampa Buddhism for over 25 years under the guidance of Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche and his senior disciples. She has also taught in Malaysia and the Philippines.
With a practical and down-to-earth approach, she shares Buddha’s teachings in simple ways that we can apply in our daily lives, helping us develop inner peace, kindness and a happier mind.